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by DwarfClown on March 11th, 2009

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How long and how deep is the Lincoln Tunnel leading into New York City from New Jersey?

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  • by Barcaluv on March 11th, 2009

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    Some facts:

    Opened to traffic:
    North tube Feb. 1, 1945
    Center tube Dec. 22, 1937
    South tube May 25, 1957
    Width of each tunnel roadway 21 feet, 6 Inches
    Operating headroom 13 feet
    External diameter of tunnel 31 feet
    Maximum depth from mean
    high water to roadway 97 feet
    Length of tunnel (portal to portal):
    North tube 7,482 feet
    Center tube 8,216 feet
    South tube 8,006 feet
    Number of toll lanes 13*

    Sources:
    http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/lincoln/

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